The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Ghana Navy successfully intercepted a canoe conveying suspected narcotics during a maritime operation conducted on Fri 27 Mar 26.

The seized items were subsequently conveyed to Eastern Naval Command for further action.

Acting on credible intelligence, SBS operatives tracked, pursued, and intercepted the suspect canoe as it beach-landed approximately 950 yards South of Sege.

A thorough search of the canoe revealed 37 sacks containing compressed botanical material suspected to be Indian hemp. The canoe and exhibits were towed to Tema Fishing Harbour and formally handed over to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) by the Eastern Naval Command for further investigation, forensic examination, and procedural documentation. Also recovered during the operation were 2 gallons of premix fuel, 5 empty gallons and an outboard motor. Preliminary examination by the NACOC indicated an estimated 70 parcels per sack

The operation underscores the Ghana Navy’s sustained vigilance in the conduct of maritime security operations and its resolve to combat illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime within Ghana’s maritime domain.

The successful interdiction reaffirms the commitment of the Ghana Armed Forces to safeguarding national security and maintaining the integrity of the maritime environment.

By Sarah Ofori Dei Appiah, 1 GAR PR Det